Maryland Ferries Map: All 16 Routes And 16 Terminals Mapped

This interactive map shows every passenger ferry route and terminal in Maryland. Across 16 unique routes serving 16 terminals, Maryland ferries carry around 800 passengers and 80,000 vehicles each year, ranking the state #37 nationally by ferry passenger volume.

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The role of ferries in Maryland

Maryland ferry operations are recorded in the BTS National Census of Ferry Operators, with 16 unique routes and 16 terminals on the map above. Use the route table below for the full operational picture.

Every ferry route in Maryland

The table below lists every passenger ferry route serving Maryland in the latest National Census of Ferry Operators, sorted by annual ridership. Passenger counts combine both directions.

Route	Operator	Length	Trip time	Season	Annual passengers
South Upper Ferry Road – North Upper Ferry Road	Wicomico County – Road Division	0.1 mi	2 min	Year-round	400
Whitehaven SR 352 – Widgeon SR 362 Whitehaven Ferry Road	Wicomico County – Road Division	0.1 mi	3 min	Year-round	400
White's Ferry Landing, MD – White's Ferry Landing, VA	Whites Ferry Inc.	0.2 mi	3 min	Year-round	0
Alexandria City Dock – National Harbor	Potomac Riverboat Company by Hornblower	2.6 mi	25 min	03/01 – 12/31	0
Landing 11: Fells Point – Landing 2: Harbor Place	Baltimore Water Taxi	1.4 mi	15 min	04/01 – 10/31	0
Landing 11: Fells Point – Landing 17: Fort McHenry	Baltimore Water Taxi	1.4 mi	20 min	04/01 – 10/01	0
Landing 8: Maritime Park – Landing 10: Locust Point	Baltimore Water Taxi	0.3 mi	5 min	Year-round	0
Landing 10: Locust Point – Landing 16: Canton Waterfront Park	Baltimore Water Taxi	1.0 mi	15 min	Year-round	0
Landing 7: Harbor East – Landing 4: Federal Hill	Baltimore Water Taxi	0.2 mi	3 min	04/01 – 10/31	0
Landing 1: Aquarium – Landing 7: Harbor East	Baltimore Water Taxi	0.3 mi	4 min	04/01 – 10/31	0
Landing 10: Locust Point – Landing 11: Fells Point	Baltimore Water Taxi	0.4 mi	5 min	04/01 – 10/31	0
Landing 11: Fells Point – Landing 4: Federal Hill	Baltimore Water Taxi	1.1 mi	9 min	Year-round	0
Landing 2: Harbor Place – Landing 1: Aquarium	Baltimore Water Taxi	0.2 mi	2 min	04/01 – 10/31	0
Landing 4: Federal Hill – Landing 2: Harbor Place	Baltimore Water Taxi	0.3 mi	4 min	04/01 – 10/31	0
Landing 4: Federal Hill – Landing 5: Pier Five	Baltimore Water Taxi	0.2 mi	5 min	Year-round	0
Landing 7: Harbor East – Landing 11: Fells Point	Baltimore Water Taxi	0.8 mi	8 min	04/01 – 10/31	0

Notable Maryland ferry routes

Busiest route: South Upper Ferry Road – North Upper Ferry Road (Wicomico County – Road Division) carries about 400 passengers a year.
Longest route: Alexandria City Dock – National Harbor is 2.6 miles (Potomac Riverboat Company by Hornblower).
Season mix: 7 routes operate year-round, 9 are seasonal.
Intermodal terminals: 10 of 16 terminals connect to local bus, rail, or bike share.

Ferry terminals in Maryland

The list below covers every ferry terminal recorded in Maryland, including the operator, ownership, and what intermodal connections (bus, rail, bike share, parking) are available at the terminal.

Terminal	City	Operator	Ownership	Connections	In operation
Landing 10: Locust Point	Baltimore	City of Baltimore/Harbor Connector	Public	bike share, parking	Yes
Landing 11: Fells Point	Baltimore	—	Public	bike share, parking	Yes
Landing 16: Canton Waterfront Park	Baltimore	City of Baltimore/Harbor Connector	Public	bike share, parking	Yes
Landing 17: Fort McHenry	Baltimore	—	Public	—	Yes
Landing 1: Aquarium	Baltimore	—	Public	bike share, intercity bus, local bus, parking	Yes
Landing 2: Harbor Place	Baltimore	—	Public	bike share, intercity bus, local bus, parking	Yes
Landing 4: Federal Hill	Baltimore	City of Baltimore/Harbor Connector	Public	bike share, parking	Yes
Landing 5: Pier Five	Baltimore	City of Baltimore/Harbor Connector	Public	bike share, intercity bus, local bus, parking	Yes
Landing 7: Harbor East	Baltimore	—	Public	bike share, intercity bus, parking	Yes
Landing 8: Maritime Park	Baltimore	City of Baltimore/Harbor Connector	Public	bike share, local bus, parking	Yes
National Harbor	Oxon Hill	—	Private	bike share, intercity bus, local bus, parking	Yes
North Upper Ferry Road	Quantico	Wicomico County Roads	Public	—	Yes
South Upper Ferry Road	Quantico	Wicomico County Roads	Public	—	Yes
White's Ferry Landing, MD	Dickerson	—	Private	—	Yes
Whitehaven SR 352	Princess Anne	Wicomico County Roads	Public	—	Yes
Widgeon SR 362 Whitehaven Ferry Road	Princess Anne	Wicomico County Roads	Public	—	Yes

Biggest ferry operators in Maryland

Wicomico County – Road Division: 800 annual passengers
Whites Ferry Inc.: 0 annual passengers
Potomac Riverboat Company by Hornblower: 0 annual passengers

How Maryland compares nationally

Maryland ranks #37 of the 41 US states with ferry service. Just ahead is Montana with 980 annual passengers, and just behind is South Carolina with 0.

For the full national picture and rankings across all 41 US ferry states, see the complete US ferries map.

Neighbouring ferry maps

Virginia ferries, Washington DC ferries, Delaware ferries, Pennsylvania ferries, West Virginia ferries.

Frequently asked questions

How many ferry routes are there in Maryland?

The BTS National Census of Ferry Operators records 16 unique passenger ferry routes serving 16 terminals in Maryland. Including both directional segments, that is 32 numbered route entries in the database (most routes are recorded once for each direction).

Which is the busiest ferry in Maryland?

The South Upper Ferry Road – North Upper Ferry Road carries about 400 passengers each year, making it the busiest ferry route in Maryland according to the latest census.

Are Maryland ferries free?

Some Maryland ferries are operated as part of the state highway system and run free for passengers and vehicles, while privately operated routes charge a fare. Click any route on the map above and refer to the operator’s website for current fares and schedules.

Where does the data on this map come from?

Routes and terminals are pulled live from the National Transportation Atlas Database published by the US Bureau of Transportation Statistics, which compiles every domestic ferry operator’s response to the National Census of Ferry Operators. The map updates automatically whenever BTS refreshes the layer.

Daniel ODonohue

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I'm Daniel O'Donohue, the voice and creator behind The MapScaping Podcast ( A podcast for the geospatial community ). With a professional background as a geospatial specialist, I've spent years harnessing the power of spatial to unravel the complexities of our world, one layer at a time.